DMX Mega Strobe™ II
ST-800X
USER MANUAL
CHAUVET, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560
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1. Before You Begin
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
Note:
If you should require sending any items back to CHAUVET, call CHAUVET for
a (RMA) Return Merchandise Authorization number. The factory will not allow
any shipments without an RMA.
Your shipment includes the following:
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1 x DMX Mega Strobe™ II
CH-750B lamp (installed)
Warranty Card
Users Manual
Contact Us
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General Information
Chauvet Lighting
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax:
954.929.5560
toll free: 800.762.1084
Technical Support
Chauvet Lighting
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax:
954.929.5560 (Attention: Service)
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Before You Begin
Important Safety Information
This product is designed for professional use. It is not intended for use in a household environment.
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet
radiation, lamp explosion, and injury from falls. Read this manual before installing or powering the
fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and on the
fixture. If you have any questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact CHAUVET.
Protection against Electric Shock
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Always disconnect from AC power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure
to replace with same lamp source.
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All Class I fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
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Do not operate the fixture if covers are open or if any internal component is missing or damaged:
an unshielded discharge lamp emits dangerous UV radiation that can cause burns and eye
damage.
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Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Protection against Fire & Burns
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This product is designed to be used with very specific lamp(s). Use of any other type of lamp not
stated in this manual may create a fire hazard due to possible risk of lamp explosion. Using the
wrong type of lamp in this product VOIDS the warranty.
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Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture.
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
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Maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter (3.28 feet) from combustible materials.
Allow this product to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before opening, handling or removing the
lamp in this product.
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Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40°. Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than
this.
Protection against exposure to (UV) Ultraviolet Radiation
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Avoid direct eye exposure to lamp while it is on.
Do not operate the fixture if covers are open or if any internal component is missing or damaged.
Protection against Injury to persons
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Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
A hot lamp is an explosion hazard. Do not open fixture for a minimum of 15 minutes after
switching off. Wear eye and hand protection when re-lamping.
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Fixture surface may reach temperatures of up to 160° C (320° F). Handle fixture after it cools.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction.
Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type
spare parts.
Caution!
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET.
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2. Introduction
Features
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2-channel 750-watts DMX-512 strobe light
Adjustable flash rate 1-20fps
Variable electronic dimmer (0-100%)
Manual dimmer and flash rate knobs
10 million-flash life
DMX Channel Summary
Channel
Function
1
2
Flash Rate
Flash Intensity
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Introduction
Product Overview
Hanging Yoke
Safety Glass
DMX In
AC Input
DMX Out
Side View
ON – 60Hz
OFF – 50Hz
DMX Signal Termination
ON – Active
Strobe Intensity
Speed Rotary knob
OFF – Non-active
DMX ADD
ON
OFF
DIM
SPEED
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
Side View
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3. Setup
AC Power
Warning!
Verify that the power requirement label on your unit matches the line voltage
applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
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To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate
of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.
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A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions.
All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0%
to 100% switch.
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Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s
requirement.
All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
Power Cable Configuration
CABLE
BROWN
Pin
Live
International
Screw Color
Yellow or Brass
Silver
L
N
BLUE
Neutral
Earth
YELLOW/GREEN
EG (Ground)
Green
Mounting
Orientation
This fixture can be mounted on a truss using a clamp in any position or against a flat surface using
the brackets provided.
Rigging
The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which 1 rigging clamp can
be bolted. You must supply your own clamp and make sure the
clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this fixture. You can
order C-clamps from any CHAUVET dealer or distributor.
Hanging Clamp
1.
Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable
platform when installing or servicing fixture.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Align the clamp screw with the center hole on the yoke and tighten.
Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to-be installed fixtures.
Adjust the angle on the yoke arm as necessary.
Always use a safety cable or chain as a secondary source of attachment. The safety cable must hold 10
times the weight of the fixture. If safety cable attachment point is provided that is permanently affixed to
the surface or body of the fixture, use that instead of looping through a hanging yoke/arm.
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Setup
Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number
of fixtures the data link can support.
The Thruster™ fixtures use 2 channels of DMX control.
Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To
comply with the EIA-485 standard no more than 32 devices should be
connected on one data link. Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial
data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in
deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 meters (1640 ft.)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 fixtures
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable will
have the following characteristics:
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2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20Ω / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 - 140Ω
Cable Connectors
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
Resistance 120
1
3
DMX connector configuration
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.
2
COMMON
DMX +
1
1
3
INPUT
3
OUTPUT
Termination reduces signal errors and
to avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
2
2
DMX -
advisable to connect a DMX signal
CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground.
Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture to perform
erratically. Test cables with OHM meter to verify correct polarity and to make
sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
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Setup
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart
Note!
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use
a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor
3 Pin Female (output)
Pin 1
5 Pin Male (Input)
Pin 1
Ground/Shield
Data ( - )signal
Data ( + ) signal
Do not use
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do not use
Do not use
Do not use
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
Universal DMX Controller
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of
the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin
connector of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the controller which will have a (female) 3
pin connector to the input connector of the
next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin
connector.
This drawing provides a
general illustration of
the DMX Input/Output
panel of a lighting
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output
as stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order Code
DMX1.5
DMX4.5
DMX10
Description
DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft
DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft
DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft
Continue the link
Standalone/Master-Slave Fixture Linking
4. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the first fixture.
5. Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
Fixtures displayed are for illustration purpose only!
Often, the setup for Master-Slave
and Standalone operation
requires that the first fixture in the
chain be initialized for this
purpose via either settings in the
control panel or DIP-switches.
Secondarily the fixtures that
follow may also require a slave
setting. Please consult the
“Operating Instructions” section
in this manual for complete
instructions for this type of setup
and configuration.
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Lamp Installation
When replacing the lamp, please wait 15 minutes after powering down to allow the
unit to cool down! Always disconnect from main power prior to lamp replacement.
Do not touch the envelope (glass area) of the bulb with bare hands. If this happens, clean the lamp
with alcohol and wipe it with a lint free cloth before installation.
Unscrew and release
lamp wires from the main
PCB.
Unscrew grounding wire
from PCB.
Remove the 4 corner
screws to allow the
temporary removal of the
safety glass cover.
CH-750B Lamp
Lamp is removed and replaced through the front of the
fixture. You must first remove the glass cover. Attempt to
remove the lamp after you have released all wire leads
from the PCB. Push back on both spring terminal ends
inside the lamp reflector to release the linear lamp from
the grip of both spring terminals and pull lamp outwards
as you apply the pressure. Repeat procedure to replace
and reconnect wire leads to the appropriate terminals on
the PCB. Make sure wires are tightly screwed onto the
PCB.
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4. Operating Instructions
Operating Modes
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A stand-alone mode will allow the user to set the desired speed and intensity.
Master/Slave output provides for unison triggering of chained strobes.
DMX-512 control protocol allows remote control of the fixture via a universal DMX controller.
Stand Alone
The Stand Alone mode is activated automatically when the fixture is absent of a CH-751, SC-1000M
or a DMX controller. Note! All dipswitches
must be set to the OFF position. The
strobe speed and strobe intensity can be
adjusted and they are located on the side
of the fixture. The strobe will continue to
DIM
SPEED
operate at the user set levels until it is
turned off. Upon turning the strobe back on
the unit will continue in the previously set levels.
Unison Strobe (Master/Slave)
The Unison strobe mode will allow you to link additional units in a daisy chain fashion. Simply,
connect each fixture in a daisy like fashion using certified DMX XLR cable. Be sure that all DMX
dipswitches are set to the OFF position.
DIM
SPEED
DMX Out
DMX In
DMX Control Mode
In this mode the user can control the strobe light remotely. Both the intensity and the flash rate can be
programmed as part of a scene or a cue. To blackout the unit entirely it requires both intensity and
flash rate to be at 0 levels.
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3 pin connector
to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the DMX output as stated above to the DMX input of the following
fixture and so on.
4. If you need help setting the DMX address read the section titled “Setting the DMX address” in this
Chapter.
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Operating Instructions
Setting the DMX Address
Each fixture requires a "start address" from 1 to 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for
control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture
that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would
read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose start addresses so that the
channels used do not overlap and notate the start address selected for future reference. If this is
your first time setting a DMX address then read the DMX Primer in the Appendix Section.
The ST-800X is controlled using 2 channels of DMX, therefore you would space fixtures every two
channels. For example: Fixture 1 = (001), Fixture 2 = (003), Fixture 3 = (005) and so on.
Visit the section titled; Binary & DIP-switch Addressing on page 14 & Binary Addressing Quick
Reference Chart on page 15 to quickly determine the binary DIP-switch settings for addressing your
fixture.
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5. Appendix
Returns Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
method to use.
Claims
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.
Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage
and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should
be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause
overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off
fixture before conducting maintenance.
Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust
collected on external vents and internal components. Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a
mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue. Apply
solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens. Gently polish optical
surfaces until they are free of haze and lint. Do not to touch the lamp glass when cleaning fixture. Oil
and dirt can cause damage and premature aging of the lamp. In the event that the lamp is touched or
becomes dirty, clean the lamps with an alcohol wipe.
The cleaning of internal and external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to
optimize light output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates:
damp, smoky or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s
optics. Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. - Always dry the parts carefully. - Clean
the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the internal optics at least every 30/60 days.
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Appendix
Binary & DMX DIP-switch Addressing
Each DIP-switch has an associated value. Adding the value of each switch in the ON position will
provide the final address. Determining which switches to toggle ON given a specific desired address
or value can be accomplished in the following manner. By subtracting the largest switch value
possible from the selected start address which does not cause a negative number.
Alternatively, using the “Binary Addressing Quick Reference Chart” in the Appendix section of this
manual, you can go directly to DIP-switch settings associated with all 512 values available.
EXAMPLE ADDRESS
Address 10
Pin # 4 = 8
Pin # 2 = 2
ON
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
1
Total
= 10
Address 24
Pin # 5 = 16
Pin # 4 = 8
ON
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
1
Total
= 24
Resolving address
using simple math.
233 – (128) = 105, Turn ON Dip # 8
105 – (64) = 41, Turn ON Dip # 7
41 – (32) = 9, Turn ON Dip # 6
9 – (8) = 1, Turn ON Dip # 4
DIP SWITCH
(DMX VALUE)
1
2
3
1
2
4
Address 233
1 – (1) = 0, Turn ON Dip # 1
4
8
5
6
7
8
9
10
16
32
64
128
256
You will most likely use the first available
number which maybe number 1. This
number was selected for tutorial
purposes.
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Appendix
Binary Addressing Quick Reference Chart
DMX & Binary Address Quick Reference Chart
DIP-switch Position
DMX DIP-SWITCH SET #9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0=OFF
1=ON
#8
#7
#6
X=OFF or ON
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
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1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
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1
1
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1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
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0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
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0
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
32 64
33 65
34 66
35 67
96
97
98
99
128
129
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36 68 100
37 69 101
38 70 102
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40 72 104
41 73 105
10 42 74 106
11 43 75 107
12 44 76 108
13 45 77 109
14 46 78 110
15 47 79 111
16 48 80 112
17 49 81 113
18 50 82 114
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22 54 86 118
23 55 87 119
24 56 88 120
25 57 89 121
26 58 90 122
27 59 91 123
28 60 92 124
29 61 93 125
30 62 94 126
31 63 95 127
DIP-switch Position
DMX Address
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Appendix
DMX Channel Values
CHANNEL
VALUE
FUNCTION
Flash Rate
Slow <> Fast
1
000 Ù 255
000 Ù 255
Flash Intensity
Blackout <> Full Brightness
2
Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length........................................................................................................................... 320 mm (12.6 in)
Width ............................................................................................................................ 207 mm (8.15 in)
Height ........................................................................................................................... 136 mm (5.35 in)
Weight ........................................................................................................................... 2.6 Kgs (5.8 lbs)
Master Pack................................................................................................... (4 pcs) 10.9 Kgs (24.0 lbs)
POWER
Operating Voltage .............................................................................................. 110V or 230V 50/60 Hz
AC input........................................................................................................................... IEC 60320 C14
THERMAL
Auto-reset thermal switch - maximum ambient temperature................................................ 40° (104° F)
FUSE
Main............................................................................................................. 20mm Glass 20A Fast Blow
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data input ................................................................................................ locking 3-pin XLR male socket
Data output....................................................................................................... 3-pin XLR female socket
Data pin configuration ..............................................................................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols........................................................................................................................ DMX-512 USITT
DMX Channels .......................................................................................................................................2
ORDERING INFORMATION
DMX Mega Strobe II™ ...............................................................................................................ST-800X
Replacement bulb .....................................................................................................................CH-750B
1 channel strobe controller.......................................................................................................... CH-751
4 channel strobe controller............................................................................................. SC-1000MONO
Technical Support
Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): [email protected]
Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4)
Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service)
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